small talk [the aftermath of . . .]

我在想，有些话是不是不该说出口？
与其讲出来，不如让它尽在不言中。

只知道，
讲了出来，就变成黑白，一切明白。
不说出来，就一片模糊，灰色地带。

是要弄清楚，还是要继续猜测与遐想呢？

但是，
不说出来，心里难受，觉得没勇气。
讲了出来，心更难受，更须要勇气。

话一说出口，是射出去的箭， 是收不回来的。
但箭会不会击中目标，是另一回事。

Small Talk

a video installation project by Mauricio Alejo & Victric Thng.
curated by Wahyuni Hadi.
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It is like a wish fulfilled.
For the longest time I have been wanting to do experimental videos but never really get around doing it.
'Small Talk' came at a no better time to allow me this opportunity to realise this desire. What’s more? I get to do an exhibition of these videos!

My deepest thank goes to Yuni who supported me and my work since the very beginning. Someone who believes in me and understand my struggles as a filmmaker and as an artist. On top of that, she is a friend. 'Small Talk' would not be possible if it is not for her.

My gratitude also goes to Mauricio Alejo whose works have inspired me deeply, allowing me to connect with myself in another level. This collaboration is indeed an honour, a privilege and one of its kind and cannot be duplicated.


Premiered in Singapore, The Substation, as part of their Septfest.












Small Talk Opening Night:

Almaty International Film Festival 2007

Never in my lifetime I would imagine that I will touch the land of Kazaksthan. When I was invited by the Almaty International Film Festival Shaken's Stars for my film - 'Closer Apart' (all thanks to Director Omirbayev Darezhan for his recommendation), I never even think twice to say 'YES!' to the trip, and it proved that the trip was very worthwhile and different. The festival was full of surprises, one after another. And it was also full of eating, full of drinking, full of dancing, full of clapping, everyday. It was really quite a 'culture surprise' for me and the many of us. All I say is that, Almaty, the festival and the people, was truly full of life and full of fun.


The unforgettable 100m red carpet walk at the Opening Ceremony.



The thousands cheered for you and suddenly, you felt like a star . . .


The HUGE Grand Theatre with those large thick heavy velvet curtains - a second shock for most of us after the long red carpet walk.


The Festival invited us for a skyride to enjoy the beautiful highland scenery of Almaty.


Me and my volunteer, Bota. I remember telling her that we are going up the mountain to meet God and tell Him our secret wishes . . .


We had feasts like that everyday. And, this is only the appetizers.


Petek, Jong Kwan and Ifa. Friends you make during the festival.

Q! Film Festival 2007

The first film festival that honours me with a "Focus on Director" program for all my films. My deepest thanks and love to festival director and friend, Mr John Badalu.

今年有你们陪我一起度过生日，我不感觉寂寞。

07.07.07

听说一百年才会等到这样的一个吉日。
今年的生日能碰上这样的一天，是我的福气。

33岁喽！可喜可贺。不是吗？

搞了一个粉红派对。招来一群朋友庆祝一番。
感觉就象一群长不大的大孩子们玩闹在一起。

有人问，33岁的感觉如何？
我能感觉如何？还是应该感觉如何？
我真的不知道。
应该感觉老了吗？没有哇。
还是感觉依然年青？也不全是。
也许这就是一种中年的感觉 － 不上不下，半天吊！

所以，再问我一次，33岁的感觉如何？
让我告诉你，半天吊的感觉， 好的不得了！！！
爽呆了！！！

＊要看这一群大孩子们如何粉红般的“爬地“吗？
去 http://pinkparty33.multiply.com